A SUSPICIOUS man with an artificial hand is being sought by police after he was seen around the time of several burglaries at a Weybridge hotel.

Detectives are appealing for information to help trace a white male of slim build and with an artificial hand, who was seen smoking in the car park of The Ship Hotel between 4pm and 6.10pm on Wednesday 22 July.

Following the incident when seven rooms in The Ship Hotel in were burgled, Surrey Police received a number of calls from members of the public reporting seeing a man in his late thirties acting suspiciously.

The offenders entered each room and stole a range of items, including a black Fujitsu laptop, a pair of black leather shoes and various toiletries.

Police believe this man may be able to provide vital information to assist the ongoing investigation.

Detective Constable Damien McIntyre, who is leading the investigation, said: “These cynical burglaries were carried out over a short period of time by an opportunistic offender.

“I am very keen to speak to the male who was seen in the car park of the hotel around the time of the burglaries as he may be able to provide vital information to allow us to progress this investigation.

“Surrey Police will not tolerate offences of this nature and I can assure Weybridge residents that everything possible is being done to track down those responsible.”

Anyone who saw the suspicious male, witnessed the incident or with any information should call DC McIntyre at Staines CID on 0845 125 2222, quoting reference EL/09/6010.